Planing interview process

1. Prepare 14 questions for interview and post it on my blog.
2. Prepare interview objectives and post it on my blog.
3. Write my process description. 
4. Find places where has a lot of internation students, example as Adwood, and Gavy.
5. Try to find 3 internation students and they must be from the same country. 
6. Ask 3 internation students who would like to do this interview.
7. Introduction myself and tell them about my assignment.
8. Ask their name, major, and countries.
9. Show them about 14 questions of this interview.
10. Make an appointment with them.
11. Choose a quite place to do this interview.
12. Make sure it is clean and quite.
13. Get a record by phone, make sure it is clearly.
14. Eye contact with them.
15. Try to ask the question clearly, make sure they understand what I say.
16. Try to write down quickly their answer.
17. Meet them again if I need more information.
18. Thank you their cooperation.
19. Check and revised my interview report.
20. Post my interview report in the blog.

Interview objectives for Thao Thi Vo

With this interview, I

1. Learn about new culture, and understand the cultural differences.  
2. Learn how to improve my English. 
3. Know their reasons why they came to the U.S. 
4. Compare my experiences with their experiences living here. 
5. Get a lot of experiences about living in the U.S. 
6. Learn about their future plan. 
7. Become more confident to talk with people after this interview. 
8. See how people are different. 
9. Meet new people, and learn how to be friendly and honest with them.

14 Questions

1. How does the  climate in your home country compare to here? 
2. How do you celebrate your tradition festivals here?
3. What are some cultural differences between your country and here?
4. At what age do men and women spend private time and at what age do they consider marriage? 
5. Is religion more open in your country? Explain.  
6. What was the hardest thing about transitioning to the U.S.? (Culture shock)
7. What were your preconceptions about the US before coming here and how have they changed?
8. What is the most difficult situation you have faced when you live in the U.S? 
9. Why did you decide to come to SCSU instead of studying or working in your own country?
10. What is the most interesting event you like in this school?
11. What surprises you the most about this school?
12. How do you improve your English? 
13. Do you think it will be easy to find a job after college?
14. How often do you call your family? What do you do when you are homesick?

Revised Group 1 Organized Questions

Political

How are the relationship between the USA and your country?

What was the education system like in your native country?

Experience

Have you found or been a victim of Racism? What is your say on racism?

How does the climate where you’re from compare to Minnesota's climate?

What do you enjoy about living here?

What are some cultural differences you've noticed since you came here?

How is living here similar/different to where you are from?

Does America exceed your expectations or is it different than what you were expecting?

How do you like the snow so far?

What were the difficulties that you faced in school where English is the dominant language?

Which country do you prefer living in and why?

Personal

What kind of foods do you eat where you’re from?

How long have you been here? How long are you planning on staying?

How often do you get to talk to or see your parents?

Why did you decide to come to Minnesota for education?

How is your life in the United States different from that in your home country?

How would you summarize your stay so far in the United States?

Group 1 Organized Questions

Political

Are you here on visa or are you interested in citizenship?

How you will define freedom in America?

How are the relationship between the USA and your country?

What was the education system like in your native country?

Do you pay tax back home?

How would you define freedom in America?

Experience

Have you found or been a victim of Racism?

What is something unique you and your friends do for fun?

How does the climate where you’re from compare to Minnesota's climate?

Is religion more open where you’re from?

What do you enjoy about living here?

What are popular sports in your native country that aren't as popular in America?

Was life harder before you came to America?

What are some cultural differences you've noticed since you came here?

How have you liked living in St. Cloud and going to the university here?

How is living here similar/different to where you are from?

Does America exceed your expectations or is it different than what you were expecting?

What was the culture shock you faced?

How do like the snow so far?

Is that a fair thing to you that you are being taught by Asian, European, African and other race professors rather than the American professors?

Where there any difficulties that you faced in school where English is the dominant language?

Has it been difficult for you to get along with American students?

What are the different perceptions Americans have about your country?

Which country do you prefer living in and why?

What the most interesting event you like in this school?

Personal

Why did you come to the USA?

 What is something unique to where you are from?

What is your native language?

What kind of foods do you eat where you’re from?

 What do you miss from your native country? What don't you miss?

How long have you been here? How long are you planning on staying?

Does any of your family live in America too?

What is your favorite food/meal that you wouldn't commonly find in America?

Why did you choose Minnesota?

What were your feelings when you came to America?

Do you believe that America is the land of opportunities?

What do you think about the diverse community in the USA?

What do you think about the Hollywood movies?

Name your favorite place that you would like to see or have seen in the USA?

How often do you get to talk to or see your parents?

Why did you decide to come to the United States for education?

How is your life in the United States different from that in your home country?

How would you summarize your stay so far in the United States?

What is your major?

How many languages can you speak?

What do you do on your first date?

What are you afraid of?

Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

What do you want to do when you graduate?

Do you live on or off campus?

How many people live in your apartment or your room?

Have you ever had an argument with your roommates?

How many people are in your family?

What do you do when you have free time?

Questions for international student

1. What is your major?
2. Why did you come here?
3. Why did you choose this school?
4. How long have you been here?
5. How many languages can you speak?
6. What do you do on your the first date?
7. What are you afraid of?
8. Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?
9. What do you want to do when you graduate?
10. Do you live on campus or off campus?
11. How many people live in your apartment or your room?
12. Have you ever argument with your roommates?
13. How many people are in your family?
14. How is the weather in your country?
15. What the most interesting event you like in this school?
16. What sports do you like?
17. What do you do when you have free time?
18. What is your favorite food?
19. What surprises you the most about this country?
20. What holidays do you celebrate in your country?

Group 1 Outline

Topic: What is global communication and how has it promoted the globalization witnessed in the past ten years?

Intro: “Global communication is the process of transmitting and receiving information on a world-wide scale.”(1) In the near future, global communication is going to become invaluable. Businesses will devote whole divisions to this process. Global communication will continue to affect technology, education, and markets.

Thesis Statement: Global communication has become one of the most important factors in business and technology, and education.

1.       Communication

a.       Forms (past and present)

                                                               i.      Internet

1.       Chatrooms

2.       Facebook

3.       Skype

4.       E-mail

                                                             ii.      Telephone

1.       Text messages

2.       Picture messages

3.       Calls

4.       Web

                                                            iii.      Body language

1.       Facial expressions

2.       Stance

3.       Tone of voice

4.       70% of communication

b.      Interpretation

                                                               i.      Meanings of words

                                                             ii.      Translations

                                                            iii.      How communication is perceived

1.       Point of view

2.       Sarcasm

c.       Struggles in communication

                                                               i.      Distance

1.       Information has to travel across continents

                                                             ii.      Time

1.       Difficulty with time zones

2.       Postal mail delivery times

                                                            iii.      Language barriers

1.       Mistakes in translations

                                                           iv.      Cultural differences

d.      Global spread of ideas

                                                               i.      Exchanges of information from continent to continent

2.       Technology

a.       How it has improved with ideas from separated places

                                                               i.      Advances in modern medicine

                                                             ii.      Sharing of technology

1.       Computer chips

b.      How technology has affected global communication

                                                               i.      Online translators

                                                             ii.      Travel costs (not necessary to travel)

                                                            iii.      Faster access to information

3.       Business

a.       Globalization of franchises

                                                               i.      Fast food chains

b.      Increased market size

                                                               i.      Diversified goods

                                                             ii.      Can sell and buy online from other countries/continents

c.       More efficient operating

                                                               i.      Improved banking

1.       Wire money

2.       Online banking

                                                             ii.      Online meetings

4.       Education

a.       Online classes

                                                               i.      Convenience of students and professors

1.       Time management

2.       Structure

3.       Student and professor preferences

b.      Online resources

                                                               i.      Examples of papers

                                                             ii.      Search engines

                                                            iii.      Online writing labs

                                                           iv.      Access to electronic books

c.       Distance becomes less of a factor

                                                               i.      Video chat

                                                             ii.      Online resources

d.      Culture studies

                                                               i.      Foods

                                                             ii.      Traditions

Conclusion: As you have seen from above, global communication has become one of the most important factors in business and technology, and education. It has helped many people in the last few years and has opened doors of opportunity for many who otherwise would not have had these chances.

1.       http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Global_Communication  visited on 1/25/11